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Someone tried signing into my Apple id

i got a notification this morning saying someone in atl was trying to sign into my Apple ID. I followed the instructions and changed my Apple ID. But I’ve never had this happen before. Yesterday I set up Apple Pay and connected my bank card to it to accept money someone sent me. I never really wanted to set Apple Pay up cause I didn’t like the idea of my card number being on my phone. And it’s suspicious this happened the day after I set it up.... I deleted my card from Apple Cash and changed my bank account password... i know if someone has your Apple ID password they can see your notes and everything else but I’m wondering... I have my banks mobile app I downloaded months ago with my card info I downloaded using my Apple ID... if hackers had your Apple ID password would they be able to get info from my apps I have. Should I also just delete my banks mobile app and sign in through there website from now on?

Posted on May 20, 2020 6:14 AM

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Posted on May 20, 2020 6:35 AM

The only way hackers could access your data was if you were syncing data to iCloud and they had the user name/password for the particular app if it was a different user name/password than your Apple ID. The chances are fairly low.


You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      


Security and your Apple ID.      


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


 Two Factor Authentification availability.     


 Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

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May 20, 2020 6:35 AM in response to Shade88

The only way hackers could access your data was if you were syncing data to iCloud and they had the user name/password for the particular app if it was a different user name/password than your Apple ID. The chances are fairly low.


You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised.      


Security and your Apple ID.      


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication          


 Two Factor Authentification availability.     


 Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords.     


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ    

May 20, 2020 6:43 AM in response to Shade88

Do you think you could have been scammed?

 

Did you provide any potentially damaging information to anyone? If yes, you'll need to follow up, for example, with a credit card company, Apple, Social Security, your bank, etc.

 

If you gave you Apple ID password to a scammer, then

 

Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355

 

Here is What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

Learn about Phishing, Scams, Apple Practices,etc.

 

 See If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

See Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

See How to avoid scams when using Apple Pay to send and receive money https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208226

 

For scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

 

Identify scams related to purported apple notifications--Eric Root.

 

“Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address. The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers. … 

 

The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.”

 

Learn about/Increase security

 

See If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145

 

Increase the Security of your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

iCloud security overview  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303

 

Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac

 

Use  Two-factor authentication for Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915


 

May 20, 2020 6:45 AM in response to Eric Root

As far as I know iCloud is not syncing cause I have no more space... my user name and passwords aren’t the same but similar on some websites... but I already changed my banking password. Might not can remember it myself after this lol. I have the two factor turned on so maybe that helped some... Thanks for your answer!

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